50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know: What to Do, What to Say, and How to Behave (The GentleManners Series) Hardcover – October 31, 2011

Each of the 50 selections have been a great addition to our instruction on good manners in our home. We take one a week. On Monday we read a section and try to focus and follow up/practice it throughout the week. The writing is very enjoyable and makes it a light fun discussion rather then a symposium on good manners. We like how after each brief introduction of the manner it follows up with do's and dont's. The only gripe I have is chapter 9 on accepting an apology. It states under YOU DO: say "that's okay" when someone apologizes to you. The author actually follows up with "you don't have to immediately give them a hug"...so the author does address that feelings may continue to heal after the apology, but I think the appropriate DO is to say "thank you for the apology" or "I appreciate your apology" not "that's okay". I guess I come from the outlook that sometimes people intentionally hurt someone, and it's not "okay", but an apology sure helps to repair the wrong...but it still isn't "okay" when a child intentionally hit another child, or stole something from the class prize box, or a teen spreads a gossiping lie, or a texting driver just severely injured a family member. Other then that one minor issue this is fantastic and an easy way to help girls to improve on manners.

This book is not just adorable, but contains pearls of life wisdom that would do any lady some good to be refreshed on! My favorite thing about this book is how it gives various real-life scenarios, and breaks down “proper” responses. It’s incredibly insightful, offers guidance and information in unique ways, and isn’t just a “read one page” and get bored type of book. You’ll be turning the pages to see what’s next!I absolutely recommend this book to ladies of all ages, as this book is classy and timeless.

Excellent tool! I bought this book for my 13 year old niece, who is kinda tomboyish, because I thought it amply covered the information I wanted her to learn and, hopefully, practise the related behaviours. The ultimate test for me, however, was to be whether she was influenced in any which way by this book.Well! My niece found the book so captivating that she has read it at least three (3) times! And, she is so engaged that she is practising the behaviour and uses this book as her daily reference source!

I think once you have an etiquette foundation, this book providesy some succinct tips and reminders for how to handle situations gracefully. I believe etiquette should be about learning how to interact with others in a respectful and meaningful way. While this book has tips on how to do this, it does not explore the philosophical aspect of etiquette in depth. I think this is a good book for etiquette reminders, however it is probably not a the right book for someone just learning etiquette.

I purchased for the teen daughter of a young friend. It’s a fun read and has wonderful, insightful information for those who aren’t learning this essential stuff at home or school. When I was in school, we learned this in Home Economics and from mom and dad. The younger generation just doesn’t seem to care. I hope she (and her parents!) read this book and use the lessons.

Purchased this for my 10 year old daughter and she really enjoys it. I just asked her what she likes best about it and she said “I like it because I feel like I am turning into a better person and it shows me areas that I needed to work on”.I swear I have told her a lot of these things myself but reading it has reiterated it and enables her to see the importance of manners as a young woman. She has also been praised on her manner at the last few adult functions she has been at! Think it’s working

This is absolutely what I was looking for. I work with teens in placement and many of them have not had the upbringing to instill ladylike manners. It is easy to read, easy to understand and to the point without over explaining the rules.

I am no longer a child but I have found this book to be very helpful. My parents taught me basic manners and they tried to teach me to be kind and considerate. But I’m ashamed to admit that in my adulthood, I have deviated from what I was taught. This book has been a wonderful reminder of what it means to be, not only a lady, but a decent human being. I would recommend it to any girl/woman no matter her age.

My 10 year old loved it.

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Perfect for my 14 year old granddaughter she loves it! Hi bringing back good old fashioned manners!

Good book

Got this book for my teenage daughter. She thoroughly enjoyed it